"Vain are the beliefs and teachings that make man miserable, and false is the goodness that leads him into sorrow and despair, for it is man's purpose to be happy on this earth and lead the way to felicity and preach its gospel wherever he goes."

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Khalil

Poet, Novelist

Khalil Gibran was a Lebanese-American poet and philosopher, best known for his book 'The Prophet', which explores themes of love, freedom, and human connection.

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